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Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford

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A hip London poet communicates the people's hopes and fears through his verse

Comedy series featuring a hip London poet who is offered a residence in Salford to communicate the people's hopes, aspirations, anxiety and anger through his verse

Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter From Salford

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Ralphie advises his student Bob that comedy is the 'foot and mouth' of poetry.

Ralphie advises his student Bob that comedy is the 'foot and mouth' of poetry. Stars James Quinn with Tony Melody. From May 2003.

Greater Manchester’s Poet in Residence for Salford, Sir Ralph Stanza bases himself at a local football club.

Featuring a special guest appearance by veteran BBC radio star - Mr. Higginbottom in The Clitheroe Kid – Tony Melody. 

Written by and starring James Quinn.

With:
Alison Darling
Neil Bell
Jemma Thompson
Mark Chatterton

Produced in Manchester by Graham Frost

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2003.

Sir Ralph Stanza's Letter from Salford: Series 2

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Comedy series featuring a hip London poet who is offered a residence in Salford to communicate the people's hopes, aspirations, anxiety and anger through his verse.

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